MELANOCYTE

melanocyte

(noun) a cell in the basal layer of the epidermis that produces melanin under the control of the melanocyte-stimulating hormone

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

melanocyte (plural melanocytes)

A cell in the skin that produces the pigment melanin.

Source: Wiktionary



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20 April 2025

SALAD

(noun) food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens


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Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.

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